Mauritius Imposes Curfew and Shuts Schools After Police Shooting Protests
Published 19h ago · Latest report 3h ago · Protest
Affects Mauritius · Covered in 2 countries
Mauritius ordered curfews and school closures after a police shooting ignited overnight riots.
Mauritius has enforced a curfew and suspended school classes across several areas following violent overnight unrest. The demonstrations erupted after a police officer shot a 27-year-old woman. Demonstrators blocked major roadways and burned tyres across affected neighbourhoods during the confrontation.
- The catalystThe street disturbances began directly after a police officer opened fire on a 27-year-old woman.
- The disruptionDemonstrators set fire to tyres and erected barricades across streets during the overnight clashes.
Why it matters
Mauritius is generally viewed as one of the most stable democracies in the region, making widespread civil unrest and emergency measures such as curfews rare.
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A police shooting of a 27-year-old woman provoked violent nighttime unrest, prompting authorities to close schools and declare a curfew.
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- Al JazeeraMauritius imposes curfew after night of unrest over police shooting3h ago · open ↗
- The Straits TimesMauritius temporarily closes schools after night of unrest over police shooting19h ago · open ↗
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